Peer Pressure and Belonging

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Peer Pressure and Belonging

What do you think peer pressure means?

Have you ever felt pressured into doing something you didn't want to by a peer? (someone the same age as you)

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How do you feel when you are pressured into doing something you know is wrong?

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Peer Pressure

Your peers - are people around your age who have experiences and interests similar to yours. They could be your friends but may also be people who are connected to you in another way, for example club friends or classmates.

People often feel it is important to fit in and don’t want to stand out from the crowd and will therefore make choices to fit in to what they think those around them value – for example dressing a certain way.

Why do you think people might be pressured by others to fit in or do something?

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Maybe

Why is it important to make your own decisions?

Which mix and mix would be your top pick?

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Does it matter if we have different likes/dislikes to our friends?

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What are some important rules to have good, safe friendships?